Norway

Purchase of Queen Sonja's art under strong criticism

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2nd August 2023
Queen Sonja of Norway has sold more of her own art than ever before but now it’s brought some criticism.Over the summer, the Galleri Ullinsvin in Vågå municipality, owned by local authorities, has exhibited graphics and ceramics made by Queen Sonja.It has recently become known that this has been one of Queen Sonja’s most profitable exhibitions and Her Majesty has never sold…
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Norway

Man arrested by Norwegian Royal Guard

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31st July 2023
A man has been arrested near to the Royal Palace in Oslo.A video circulating on social media shows a confrontation between a man and several guards in front of the palace.In the video, guards seem to try to arrest the man, who resists.The guards eventually…
Denmark

Queen Margrethe reveals holiday plans abroad

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29th July 2023
Queen Margrethe of Denmark has unveiled her holiday plans abroad.The Queen has had a hectic few months undergoing back surgery a few months ago and the subsequent recovery. At the moment, the Danish monarch is at Gråsten Palace, which she usually resides at in the summer. Recent photos have also shown that she has had royal guests, including her sister Princess Benedikte.The Danish Royal…
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History

The king who almost drowned a week after his coronation

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24th July 2023
The coronation of a monarch is marked with ceremony and celebration and, often, time in other parts of their new realm as they introduce themselves to their people. Karl Johan became King of Norway and Sweden 205 years ago but his time amongst those he was now to rule almost ended in disaster. For the man anointed as king almost died within days of being crowned.Karl XIV Johan has been…
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Sweden

Carl Gustaf’s time as Crown Prince

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12th July 2023
Sweden celebrates two significant royal jubilees this year; 2023 marks 500 years since Gustav Vasa became Sweden’s King, and it is also the Golden Jubilee since of King Carl XVI Gustaf.On 29 October 1950, four-year-old Prince Carl Gustaf Folke Hubertus, Duke of…
Sweden

The christening of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden

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8th July 2023
Ahead of his jubilee in September, we are taking a look at the King of Sweden’s life. Learn about his christening below:King Carl XVI Gustaf was born on 30 April 1946 as the last of Prince Gustaf Adolf and Princess Sibylla’s five children at Haga Palace. Carl Gustaf has four older sisters: Princess Margaretha, Princess Birgitta, Princess Désirée and Princess Christina. He was…
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